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| Brand: | Sony |
| Item Height : | 10.4 centimetres |
| Item Width: | 7.2 centimetres |
Product Specifications
Technical Details
- 2G Mobile Network: No
- Bluetooth: No
- Built In Camera: no
- Built-In Camera: No
- Built-in Camera: No
- Built-in TV Tuner: No
- Color Screen: Black & White
- DCS Interface: No
- Design: Block
- Docking: no
- E-Mail Functionality: No
- EMS: No
- Email & Multimedia Push Functionality: No
- Email Client: No
- Expand: yes
- GPRS: No
- GPS Receiver: No
- GPS Software: No
- GSM Functionality: No
- GSM/PCN: no
- HSCSD: No
- I-Mode: No
- Infrared: Yes
- Infrared Interface: Yes
- Input Medium: Pen
- Instant Messaging: No
- Integrated TV Tuner: No
- Interface: yes
- Java: No
- Kits and carkit: yes
- MMS Functionality: No
- MP3 / ATRAC Playback: No
- MP3 Playback: no
- MP3 Player: no
- MP3/ATRAC Playback: No
- Modem: No
- Multimedia Messaging Service: no
- Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS): No
- Number of Built In Cameras: no
- Number of Display Colours: Monochrome
- Operating System: Palm OS
- Polyphonic Ringtones: No
- Polyphonic Ringtones/Melodies For Incoming Calls: No
- Polyphonic ringtones/melodies for incoming calls: no
- Product Group: Palm Palm Os
- Product Type: Palmsized Palm
- Push to Talk: No
- RAM: 8000
- RAM in KB: 8000
- Screen: Black/White
- TV Tuner: No
- Type: Palmsized Palm
- Type of Display: Black & White
- USB Interface: No
- WAP: No
- Way of Buying: no
- WiFi: No
- WiFi Data Exchange: No
- XHTML Browser: No
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Product Description
Amazon.co.uk Review
The Sony Clié SL10 combines the best features that every Palm OS 4 PDA offers with a range of Sony extras, to provide a superb contender in the entry-level PDA category.
Sony's extras include a Memory Stick slot which means you can augment the 8 MB RAM, and a 320 x 320 pixel screen. Even on the SL10's greyscale display this is obviously a fine feature. There is also a reasonable bundle of free software from Sony including picture editing, image viewing and drawing tools. Sony steers clear of providing its more advanced freebies like its MP3 player. This is probably a good thing, as the relatively slow 33 MHz Dragonball processor and AAA batteries may not be up to servicing such applications.
You could also call the overall hardware design a Sony extra. This entire device is tiny--on three sides there is hardly space around the edges of the display for any casing, and the space beneath it which houses tiny versions of application shortcut buttons is far smaller than usual. The built in flip over lid provides screen protection, so there is no need to add bulk with a case. Sony finds room for its trademark jog dial wheel on the SL10's left side, and there is infrared provision for beaming this and that to other users. Power is provided by replaceable rather than rechargeable batteries so it is essential to keep a spare set.
The SL10 could find itself becoming popular among those who've thought about a PDA but are put off by the prices. --Sandra Vogel
Which?, January-03
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Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
52 of 53 people found the following review helpful
The immediately apparent advantage over the basic Palm models e.g. the M105 is the design. It is Sony all over. Excellent build quality and compact - I can fit it comfortably in my shirt pocket. Battery life is good - but remember this is a mono screen with backlight capability.
My filofax followed me for the first week with the Clie, but I have just about overcome my fear of not having what I need to hand.
The organiser software is intuitive and "graffiti" is a doddle, if not there is an on-screen keyboard you can access through one tap. Initial setting up of names and addresses is easy: do on desktop and "HotSync" onto the Clie. I miss the filofax paper address book - finding a contact details seems to take longer electronically - but I guess speed improves with practice.
The range of software available for download (and with free trials to see if you do like/need it!) is truly incredible. If you're not convinced browse the Handango web site and see what I mean. Games, utilities, professional software and simple gimmicks are all there. Try the American version of Monopoly!
Synchronising with desktop/Outlook is SO easy as is loading up downloaded software (the instructions on Handango are perfect) and the on board memory of 8Mb seems fine to me. If I need more then the Sony memory sticks are readily available.
I may in due course move onto a more advanced Palm/Clie, but to get me interested and away from Filofax this couldn't have been a better choice. At this price it is a consumable you can afford to try (but worth buying the screen protector for peace of mind if nowt else). If you're after a basic "suck it and see" pda then this is a great model.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
I bought the SL10 as a replacement for my Casio E15 which ate batteries. The price was right and I was very impressed by the build quality. I had previously owned a Palm Pilot Pro so I could use practically everything straight away - nothing had changed much ;-)
I really liked the replaceable batteries - it's so easy to get AAA's on the road and there's no hunting around for a power point. Battery life was very good too, especially as I use it a *lot* for mobile comms, via the infrared link.
As something of a road warrior I was very pleased that it's compatible with both my Nokia 6310i and an old Dell Latitude, again via the IR port. I later changed the Dell for a Toshiba 1110 running XP Home, and everything still worked as intended.
I use the built-in mail software to send and receive mail with my ISP's POP3 and SMTP servers: I registered a copy of Mantramail to do this.
Sony also included some interesting software, including PGpocket which allows you to display and organise pictures. The extra speed of the SL10 along with the high-res screen makes this a very powerful package and there's also a hook into the Clie Paint application. Documents-To-Go is also included and is *very* useful.
I should also mention the Memory Stick facility - this is a great feature even though it's proprietory to Sony. I got a cheap deal on a 32Mb and can store lots of pictures on it as well as several complete backups.
On the down side, the accessories seem to be very expensive, although typically in line with other SOny products. The SL10 is supplied with a semi-rigid flip front cover (a bit like a spiral-bound notepad cover) which does a fairly good job of protecting the screen while it's on your desk, but wouldn't be much use in a bag or case. There is no cradle, but Sony include a USB cable, which is fine for me, but maybe not for others. One thing that's missing from Sony's accessory list is an 802.11 card - this would turn the SL10 into my ideal accessory.
All in all, it's a good all-rounder, and is cheap enough to take on the road without getting too upset if it's lost or dropped.
33 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Why spend £200-£500+ on an organiser when the SL-10 does almost everything that you can possibly need... I bought my Clie a month ago after using Psion, Jornada, and Handspring PDAs. I am completely chuffed with it. I have found lots of compatible software on the net (via google) and using my Nokia 6210, I can send and receive email, text to my hearts content, carry my precious pictures with me, and stay super organised all at a bargain price. Yes it is only a monachrome screen but it is sharp and clear (and totally useable outside in bright light unlike most PDAs I've tried)and as it is so tiny,I can keep it in the smallest handbag or pocket I have. I heartily recommend it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great for a student on a budget
I am 15 and so don't have that much money and so however much I love the more expensive clie's I went with this and it meant I didn't have to save that long. Read more
Published on 27 July 2003 by Ben Hutchings
Very Stylish, but limitations to the key applications
I recently purchased an SL-10 after scouting around alot. I was replacing my 7-8 year old Psion series 3a which had served me well, but was literally falling apart. Read more
Published on 19 Feb 2003 by Dr. Jon F. Miller
Lovely !
This PDA is surely one of the best in its range. It is the perfect everyday companion, and really fits in your palm (unlike many other 'handeld' palmtops). Read more
Published on 12 Sep 2002
